Teesside University celebrates first Vice-Chancellor scholars to graduate

First cohort of Vice-Chancellor’s scholars graduate from Teesside University

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The inaugural group of international students supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship have completed their degrees at Teesside University.

By The Tees Editorial Desk · 18 November 2020

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Eight international students have become the first cohort to graduate after receiving the Teesside University Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship. The award, launched in 2018, selects international recipients based on academic achievement, personal attributes, and extra-curricular involvement.

Among the graduates is Nicholas Patrick from Indonesia, who completed a First Class degree in Concept Art and is now pursuing a Master’s at the institution. noted that the scholarship helped mitigate the financial requirements of international .

The university’s scholarship programme has expanded since its inception, with 38 scholars currently continuing their . The aims to provide fair access to education for students from disadvantaged areas globally.

According to the 2019 International Student Barometer, Teesside University was ranked first in the UK for overall satisfaction regarding the student experience.

Archive : This story is based on reporting originally published by Teesside University on 2020-11-18. The original source image has been and credited.